Los Pibes leads the dog pack against the hands that steals
Channeling populist punk music and social change, Matilha is a rebellion against the conservative leaders and politics of Brazil.
ANZ champions sporting values
This loveable ad from the New Zealand bank cherishes a less goal-oriented approach to sports.
Australian Lamb says ditch the digitals
The Monkeys has created a fun campaign urging screen junkies to enjoy some IRL comms over a tasty lamb feast.
P Money’s apprentices get fired up
M&C Saatchi partners with the Department for Education to release a motivational new track and video from the grime artist.
Canadian Budweiser bots greet Super Bowl 54
Chicago agency Mosaic launches a smart remake of the classic Whassup for Canadian broadcasts of Super Bowl 54.
Pons Jewell's Yoghurt Boy is a milky nightmare
In the latest nugget of Skittles madness, a terrified butler doesn't enjoy his employer's candy request.
Geodis delivers big business storytelling
In Keep Rising, LA PAC shows how a bright idea, some hard work and a dash of transportation and logistics can make for serious growth.
Olivia Wilde wants us to Wake Up from digital dependance
In a thoughtful and gorgeously shot branded short for HP, the Booksmart director tells the story of a woman forced to rediscover her humanity in an increasingly digital world.
Los Pibes leads the dog pack against the hands that steals
Channeling populist punk music and social change, Matilha is a rebellion against the conservative leaders and politics of Brazil.
ANZ champions sporting values
This loveable ad from the New Zealand bank cherishes a less goal-oriented approach to sports.
Australian Lamb says ditch the digitals
The Monkeys has created a fun campaign urging screen junkies to enjoy some IRL comms over a tasty lamb feast.
P Money’s apprentices get fired up
M&C Saatchi partners with the Department for Education to release a motivational new track and video from the grime artist.
Canadian Budweiser bots greet Super Bowl 54
Chicago agency Mosaic launches a smart remake of the classic Whassup for Canadian broadcasts of Super Bowl 54.
Pons Jewell's Yoghurt Boy is a milky nightmare
In the latest nugget of Skittles madness, a terrified butler doesn't enjoy his employer's candy request.
Geodis delivers big business storytelling
In Keep Rising, LA PAC shows how a bright idea, some hard work and a dash of transportation and logistics can make for serious growth.
Olivia Wilde wants us to Wake Up from digital dependance
In a thoughtful and gorgeously shot branded short for HP, the Booksmart director tells the story of a woman forced to rediscover her humanity in an increasingly digital world.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
MusicVideooftheYear:TheChemicalBrothers
As we near the end of our Music Video Focus we talk to the those behind one of our two shots Awards Europe 2019 Music Videos of the Year. Below, Outsider directing duo Dom&Nic and The Mill's ECD Jonathan ‘Wes’ Westley, explain the nuts and bolts of making The Chemical Brothers' Free Yourself.
Music Video of the Year: FKA twigs, Cellophane
Director Andrew Thomas Huang, who has collaborated with artists like Bjork, Perfume Genius, and Thom Yorke, shares some of the process and influences behind his Icarus-inspired, shots Awards Europe-winning 2019 music video, Cellophane.
MPC at 50: Their favourite music videos
In celebration of the company's half-century, we spoke to the teams behind some of their most defining pop promo moments.
How to transform crack pipes into luxury cookware
Elisha Smith-Leverock works at the intersection of representation, artistry, and storytelling, crafting engaging and fully-developed narratives that encapsulate difficult themes and nuanced understandings. She shares her experience working with Jon Gray's story and how she integrated philosophy and art.
How Volvo's Birdman took flight
We speak to Andy Lockley, ECD at Grey London, and Pulse Films directing team D.A.R.Y.L. about the latest installment in their compelling Defiant Pioneers branded series with Sky Atlantic, telling the story of a conservationist who's methods have inadvertently been prototyping a solution to climate breakdown.
Pulse Films sign director Stephen Isaac-Wilson to its music video roster
His style combines his journalistic background with his visual sensibilities, and is doing so tells beautifully emotive, thought-provoking stories.
Bindery EP Carter Collins elevated to partner
As Partner, Collins will lead Bindery’s direct-to-brand offering, which accounts for 70% of the business.
Director Albert Uria signs with production boutique Rakish
Visually, Albert’s work seamlessly shifts between the raw and the more traditionally composed. His films are cinematic all the way through.
Brand New School welcomes Gerald Mark Soto as animation director
Soto has made a name for himself over the last 20 years through design, animation, and direction for commercial, experiential, broadcast, and film projects.
Fresh Film announce double signing with arrival of Cathrine Wessel and Dionne Loftus
A firm champion of female directors, Fresh Films latest addition sees the company’s global roster expand to 12 female directors.
- Vodafone release The First Day from Major West
- New Bulldog Skincare spot from 1stAveMachine
- The mighty ‘Menutaur’ arrives at Jack in the Box in latest campaign by David&Goliath
- Kia teases Super Bowl spot for all-new Seltos SUV
- AICP Awards finds someone as passionate about craft as they are
- ATK PLN signs Ann Asprodites for Southeast & Texas sales
- NHS launches new campaign to encourage people to visit their local pharmacist
- New Pilot advertising film from Troublemakers
- El Camino Health launches new Shaped By You campaign
- Iris names Harriet Shurville as agency’s first Chief People Officer
Pulse Films sign director Stephen Isaac-Wilson to its music video roster
His style combines his journalistic background with his visual sensibilities, and is doing so tells beautifully emotive, thought-provoking stories.
Bindery EP Carter Collins elevated to partner
As Partner, Collins will lead Bindery’s direct-to-brand offering, which accounts for 70% of the business.
Director Albert Uria signs with production boutique Rakish
Visually, Albert’s work seamlessly shifts between the raw and the more traditionally composed. His films are cinematic all the way through.
Brand New School welcomes Gerald Mark Soto as animation director
Soto has made a name for himself over the last 20 years through design, animation, and direction for commercial, experiential, broadcast, and film projects.
Fresh Film announce double signing with arrival of Cathrine Wessel and Dionne Loftus
A firm champion of female directors, Fresh Films latest addition sees the company’s global roster expand to 12 female directors.
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Paul Harrison: Making the grade
As part of this months music video focus Daniel Huntley asked Freefolk colourist Paul Harrison to 'shed some light' on the world of colour grading for music videos.
Karena Evans: Force of nature
The 24-year-old director has promos for Drake, Coldplay and SZA behind her, as well as a string of inventive commercials. Here, Tim Cumming finds out how tenacity, hard work and natural talent has combined to bring Evans to the fore.
Director of the Year: Georgia Hudson
With a slew of great work behind her and last year's shots Awards Europe Director of the Year award sitting on her mantlepiece, Park Pictures' Georgia Hudson reveals why choosing faith over fear has paid dividends.
On My Radar: Isaac Ravishankara
Isaac Ravishankara, director at division7, has a complex relationship with his iPhone, admiration for Adam Kay's The Big Short, and a deep love for basketball.
Playlist: Tim Pope
We chat to iconic director Tim Pope about his artistic influences, his favourite promos, and his close connection with with The Cure.
The Art of Advertising: Mack Neaton
Mack Neaton is an Illustrator and art director specializing in animation for Flavor Studios in New York City. She studied fine art and film, and then ended up back at illustration. She shares three pop artists that are important to her work and aesthetic.
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In celebration of the company's half-century, we spoke to the teams behind some of their most defining pop promo moments.
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